FORKLIFT OPERATOR-1

Independent Can Company; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Can Company in Belcamp, MD is seeking a Forklift Operator to operate a forklift, move materials, and support loading and unloading activities. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company GMPs and SQF standards.

You will read production orders, prepare shipments, and keep accurate records while performing daily forklift operations and housekeeping tasks as part of a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and forklift certification.
• Must be able to safely operate the lift up to approximately 180 inches.
• Valid forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to supply materials to assigned areas.
• Move finished units from manufacturing to warehouse and load trucks.
• Inspect and maintain fork trucks and perform daily safety checks.
• Read and follow production orders, ensure accurate counts and shipping readiness.
• Follow safety procedures and handle hazardous materials per regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Independent Can Co Belcamp - Belcamp, MD 21017Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: 2nd

SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift truck to move materials in the plant as well as load and unload trucks. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate forklift to supply all materials to assigned areas.
• Operate forklift to move finished units from manufacturing area to warehouse to load trucks as required
• Operate fork trucks to empty scrap and trash hoppers. Use scale to obtain scrap weights and complete record keeping
• Operate fork trucks to load and unload trucks as required and follow trailer safety requirements
• Daily inspection and maintenance of their assigned fork trucks
• Use a production order to pull and assemble orders for shipment. This requires reading the order to determine the number of packages of each item needed and assembling all the items for shipment. Accuracy of counts and accuracy of information to the shipping foreman is extremely important. When the order is complete, advise of all items loaded and items not available for shipment
• Sweep, clean, pick-up trash, and general house cleaning
• Follow Company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMPs
• Follow proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with State and Federal laws
• Store materials in designated areas. Use barcode scanner to record material locations. Inspect condition of material and accuracy of paperwork
• Observe and inspect all loads before pickup for proper strapping and ticket identification
• Operate forklift in a safe manner so as not to jeopardize the safety of personnel or damage to metal or equipment
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate the lift at its maximum lift height (approximately 180")
• Overtime is a condition of employment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and pass the Fork Truck Training certification course. Achievement of high school level math.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and speak English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid fork truck certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, to handle and/or feel, and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is sometimes required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell. The employee must be able to climb stairs and ladders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to operate the fork truck in a safe and expeditious manner so that there are no delays in the manufacturing or in the shipping operations. Employee must be able to safely and efficiently operate the lift at its maximum lift height (approximately 180").

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

NOTE:

This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Independent Can reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Independent Can. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.